2008 Volkswagen FOX 1.2L Petrol · L1 VCN
2008 Volkswagen FOX (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 72,344 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN FOX
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,344 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L1 VCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 72,344 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L1 VCN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Fox (L1 VCN) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
L1 VCN Mileage History
- 05/12/202255,450 mi
- 24/11/202357,887 mi+2,437 mi
- 29/11/202465,530 mi+7,643 mi
- 17/12/202572,342 mi+6,812 mi
- 17/12/202572,344 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 5,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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